Supervisor, Language Training

Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused, and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development!

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training & settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on people’s lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills.

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Job Number:

496

Job Title:

Supervisor, Language Training

Department:

Language Training & Settlement Services (LTSS)

Start Date:

April 1, 2026

Location:

All Sites/Virtual

Reports To:

Senior Program Coordinator

Hours of Work:

35 hours/week

4 days/week in person; 1 day/week virtual

Reason for Vacancy:

Current Open Position

Salary:

$74,565.40

About the Role

Centre for Skills Development is seeking a Language Training Supervisor to provide leadership and oversight for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) and other language programs. This role ensures high-quality instruction, compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements, and positive learner outcomes for newcomers, while supporting staff development and continuous program improvement.

These are your responsibilities:

Program Management & Delivery:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of LINC and other language programming, including staff supervision, scheduling, and site coordination.
• Plan, implement, monitor, and continuously improve programming aligned with Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), PBLA guidelines, Ontario LINC Curriculum Guidelines, and Avenue standards.
• Monitor enrolment, course delivery, and program performance, including specialized and seasonal programming.
• Ensure effective instructional practices through the use of technology, innovation, and evidence-based methodologies.

Instructional Quality & Learner Success:

• Ensure program objectives and learner outcomes are achieved through consistent monitoring of teaching and learning practices.
• Promote learner integration and success through feedback mechanisms, evaluation processes, and student success initiatives.
• Monitor instructional delivery to ensure compliance with curriculum, benchmark, and IRCC requirements.

Staff Leadership & Development:

• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support instructional and support staff, including Supply Instructors.
• Conduct classroom observations, performance reviews, coaching, and performance improvement planning.
• Promote and monitor ongoing professional development aligned with TESL, PBLA, and LINC standards.
• Manage staff scheduling, coverage, and tracking of leaves.
• Address staff and student concerns, conducting first-level investigations as required.

Reporting, Partnerships & Compliance:

• Support the planning and implementation of partnerships related to LINC and other language training delivery.
• Collect and review instructor reports and collaborate on monthly, annual, and ad hoc reporting required by IRCC.
• Ensure compliance with IRCC contribution agreements, reporting obligations, and program standards.

Financial & Administrative Oversight:

• Monitor departmental budgets and expenditures; identify variances and implement corrective actions as required.
• Review and authorize purchase orders and coordinate with Finance to ensure financial commitments are met.

Collaboration & Strategic Support:

• Collaborate with other Centre for Skills supervisors to ensure integrated service delivery and wrap-around support.
• Support outreach, marketing, program development, and strategic initiatives related to language training programming.
• Participate in departmental planning and organizational initiatives.

Professional Engagement & Other Duties:

• Maintain professional standards through participation in relevant internal and external committees, networks, and professional associations related to LINC and adult language training.

What you need to bring to this job:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• TESL certification (TESL Ontario or equivalent) is an asset.
• PBLA certification is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and supervisory experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in language training, employment, or community-based services.
• Experience working within a not-for-profit or government-funded organization preferred.
• Familiarity with IRCC-funded programming is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data and reports to inform program improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Office, virtual learning platforms (Avenue), and database systems (HARTs).
• Valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel within Halton and Peel regions.

How to apply:

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources

Centre for Skills Development

E-mail: resumes@centreforskills.ca

To be considered, all applications must include the job number and title in the email subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are contacted for an interview, please inform us should an accommodation be required. For candidates requiring accommodation, please contact: resumes@centreforskills.ca.